Howard M. Steinberg, a specialist in prosthetic dentistry, explains the advantages that dental implants have over dentures, bridges and other removable prostheses. Learn about some of the newer dental implant solutions including computer guided dental implant surgery, “Teeth in an Hour” and the revolutionary all-on-4 or “Teeth in a Day” procedure. With an average success rate of 94% and almost 50 years of clinical research to back them up, dental implants are the best treatment option for replacing missing teeth. Whether you need to replace a single tooth, several teeth or all of your teeth, dental implants provide the closest possible match to the esthetics and function of natural teeth. Find out which dental implant solution is right for you.

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HOWARD M. STEINBERG February
D.M.D., M.D.S. 10,2012

2. Howard M.
Steinberg,
D.M.D.
M.D.S.
WELCOME!
Specialist
in
Prosthetic
Dentistry

3. A LITTLE INFORMATION
ABOUT ME…

4. I’M A PROSTHODONTIST

5. WHAT IS A PROSTHODONTIST?
Prosthodontist: A Specialist in the Restoration and Replacement of Teeth

11. WHY DO PEOPLE ALLOW
THEIR TEETH TO GET
THIS BAD?

12. FEAR!

13. WHAT DO MOST PATIENT FEAR?
Pain!
Dental implants are
almost painless.

14. HOW ABOUT THE TRAUMA OF HAVING
SURGERY??
We use some type of sedation
for every patient.

15. WHY CONSIDER IMPLANTS?
TOOTH LOSS
LEADS TO
BONE LOSS!

16. TOOTH LOSS LEADS TO BONE LOSS

17. WHICH HAS THE HIGHEST SUCCESS
RATES?
BRIDGE - OR
– IMPLANT?

18. A bridge does not preserve
healthy adjacent teeth

19. WHY REPLACE LOST TEETH WITH
DENTAL IMPLANTS?
 Implants - Tooth replacement that helps
maintain bone
 Implants - Closest possible match to the
esthetics and function of natural teeth
 Implants - Preserve healthy adjacent
teeth
 Implants - Proven long term success

20. Tooth loss leads to bone loss:
Even with grafting, if
implants are not
placed, bone loss
starts immediately
and may continue
over time

21. Tooth loss leads to bone loss
The more teeth
that are lost the
greater the
impact to your
appearance and
psychological
well-being.

22. Restorative option that preserves healthy
adjacent teeth

23. Implants - As close to natural
teeth as possible

24. Placing an implant is the only way to
preserve bone and healthy tooth
structure.

25. SUCCESS RATE
Studies have shown dental
implants to have an average
success rate of 94%.
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26. DENTAL IMPLANTS

27. WHAT’S NEEDED FOR
IMPLANTS
Surgical: Restorative:
•Clinical •Clinical evaluation
evaluation •Diagnosis
•Diagnosis Patient •Restoration
•Surgery •Maintenance
Laboratory:
•Fabrication of
temporary
and final prostheses

28. THE STEPS OF TREATMENT

29. SO LET’S LOOK AT
SOME DIFFERENT
SITUATIONS

30. PROBLEM: MISSING ONE OR
MORE TEETH

31. YOU CAN CHOOSE
SOMETHING FIXED...

32. A TRADITIONAL BRIDGE
Damages neighboring virgin teeth.
Takes the underlying bone out of
function.
Susceptible to decay around prepared
teeth.
Statistically, it needs replacement every
5 to 10 years.
Source: Institute for Dental Awareness

34. YOU CAN DO
NOTHING AT ALL...
OR CHOOSE
SOMETHING
REMOVABLE...

38. SOLUTION: SINGLE TOOTH
REPLACEMENT
Implant Supported Crown

47. PROBLEM: PARTIALLY
EDENTULOUS
(MULTIPLE MISSING TEETH)

48. SOLUTION: MULTIPLE TOOTH
REPLACEMENT
Implant-Supported Bridge or Individual Crowns

52. PROBLEM: TOTALLY
EDENTULOUS
(MISSING ALL TEETH)

54. REASONS TO GET RID OF YOUR
DENTURES:
Inability to speak clearly.
Inability to eat certain foods (salad, steak,
corn-on-the-cob).
Fear of social situations.
Use of adhesives.
Interference with taste.
Uncomfortable.

55. ALTERNATIVES TO COMPLETE
DENTURES:
BAR OVERDENTURES

56. SOLUTION: MULTIPLE TOOTH
REPLACEMENT
Patient-Removable Overdenture

59. IMPLANT SUPPORTED BAR
Preserves Patients Bone and Facial
Contour
Implants are splinted to share biting
loads and to add strength.
The denture will not “tip.”
Maxillary dentures can be made
without a palate.

62. ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE
“Teeth in an Hour”
Computer Guided Dental Implant Surgery

77. ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE
“All On Four”
Based on Nobel Biocare's pioneering Immediate Function™
technology, the All-on-4 dental implant system provides an
immediate, full-arch of teeth the same day of implant surgery.

82. WHY THE ALL ON 4 WORKS.

83. TEETH IN A DAY – ALL ON 4

85. WHY ALL ON FOUR?
 Comfort,comfort,comfort…no sore spots!
Fixed teeth that can only come out by the
dentist.
Natural and esthetic.
Does not require bone grafts so it often can
be used for people who have limited bone.

86. WHY “ALL ON FOUR”?
Affordable
One day
Comfortable

87. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FULLY HEAL
AN IMPLANT
That depends on the implant!

88. WHAT DETERMINES COST?
The number of implants.
The condition of your jaw and teeth.
The type of implant-supported teeth
used for your rehabilitation.
The amount of time the dentist spends
to complete the restoration.

89. WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE
IMPLANTS?
They are an investment in your health.
They are a proven alternative to
bridgework and dentures.
They are more comfortable.
They give you more confidence.
They are easy to maintain.

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